Southwest Secondary serves 276 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
26%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NM state average).
How many students attend Southwest Secondary?
276 students attend Southwest Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Southwest Secondary students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Secondary?
Southwest Secondary has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Secondary offer ?
Southwest Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Southwest Secondary part of?
Southwest Secondary is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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